CICS Wrightwood Elementary School

📚✨ Orion’s University Before/After School Registration Drive! CICS Wrightwood families, join us to learn more and register for the Before/After School Program! Registration Dates & Hours: Monday, September 14 | 3–6 PM Tuesday, September 15 | 3–6 PM Wednesday, September 16 | 1–4 PM Friday, September 18 | 3–6 PM 📞 Questions & Enrollment Support: Deborah Maxey-Jennings: 312-662-2319 Carrie Muhammad: 773-972-2353 📧 info@orionsu.com (Email is preferred.) For any questions regarding before/after care, registration, enrollment, payments, or program details, please contact Orion’s University directly using the information above. 💙💛

Good Day, Welcome to CICS Wrightwood PTA 1st General Meeting. Where: CICS Wrightwood 8130 S California Ave (General Purpose Room) When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm Meeting link: meet.google.com/xea-kvkc-etf Our goal is to build a solid foundation for our amazing scholars to build upon. There will be several committees that will need your support as volunteers. We love to have your ideals and vision for a better PTA this year. If you are not a member, you will have the opportunity to become a member of this fabulous PTA meeting. Cost of membership is $25.00 a fiscal year. Fiscal year is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Your membership will help to support students/CICS Wrightwood and the community. You can also join CICS Wrightwood PTA by utilizing the following link: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/cicswrightwoodpta Thank you in advance for your support. -- Warm regards from the, Executive Board Members Jacquelyn Harris, Ivana Tate, Candace Brooks-Cooper, Ruth Thomas President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer CICS Wrightwood PTA

💙💛 Grandparents Day Registration is Open! 💛💙 We’re excited to celebrate Grandparents Day at CICS Wrightwood on Monday, September 14th! Space is limited, and reservations are first come, first served. Please submit ONE registration per family and include all CICS Wrightwood siblings on the same form. Each family may bring a maximum of TWO guests. All attending student(s) and guest(s) must be listed on the registration form to be admitted. ⚠️ Submitting the form does NOT guarantee a reservation. Your registration is confirmed ONLY after you receive a confirmation email. Once registration reaches capacity, the form will close and will not reopen. 💙 We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛 RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfox1hQTCbSoDmeroq2N948tVPocd7mgs4F2lEzTB0uXTq60Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Join us 📅 August 20th | 12:00–3:00 PM Every voice matters, and we’re Stronger Together!

TOMORROW Elections will coincide with the General Meeting in May. This will not be a Hybrid meeting. Members must be present to vote in accordance to our Bylaws. When: May 21, 2026 - 5:00 to 6:30pm Where: 8130 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60652 (All purpose room) Qualifications: * Must be a PTA member at least 30 days prior to election date. * Must submit your nomination to this email no later than five days prior to election date. Please note that Elections will be held for the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. (Attached are the Duty Descriptions)

Dear Wrightwood Families, You are warmly invited to join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration at our upcoming Literacy Night! CICS Wrightwood Charter School Literacy Night – Read. Lead. Succeed. Thursday, April 30, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wrightwood Multi-Purpose Room This special evening will highlight the power of literacy, student voice, and leadership within our school community. Families will have the opportunity to experience: ✨ Real Men Teach & Read – A powerful staff read-aloud performance ✨ Principal’s Book Club Showcase featuring The Other Wes Moore ✨ Special Guest Speakers & Musical Selection This event is more than a program—it is a reflection of who we are as a school community: All In. All Accountable. Every Day. Every Student. Every Standard. We are excited to come together to celebrate our scholars and the importance of reading in shaping their future. “Great Things Happen Here Because of You.” We look forward to seeing you there! Yours in education and purpose, Team Wrightwood

READY, TECH, GO! 💻📱✨ Wrightwood Families, We Need You! Join us for a family-focused tech workshop designed to help you navigate your child’s digital world with confidence. 📅 April 9, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM ✔ Limited spots available—seats are filling fast ✔ Child care provided by National Honor Society students ✔ Snacks included ✔ Bring a friend and reserve your spot together 🔥 Incentive: The class with the most parents who sign up AND attend will win a 🍕 pizza day 🍕 sponsored by PTA! 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpaSKu46rxmQYE8w71Gy9Ex_yQcFOLI8ulUJa7vod90Vc7Zw/viewform?usp=header

From the desk of Ms. Johnson: Spirit Week is Coming! 🎉 Student Council is excited to host Spirit Week from Monday, April 6th – Friday, April 10th! We can’t wait to see everyone show their school spirit and have some fun 🎊 Here’s what we have planned: 👔 Monday – Teacher/Student Swap Dress like a teacher… or teachers can dress like students! 👯 Tuesday – Twin Day Match with a friend and dress alike! 🐾 Wednesday – Wildcat Wednesday Show your school pride by wearing your Wildcat gear or school colors! 📱 Thursday – Throwback Thursday (2000s Edition) Dress in your favorite 2000s style! 🎨 Friday – Color Wars Wear your grade-level color: (Any shade of the colors below) • K–2: Yellow • 3–5: Green • 6–8: Blue We can’t wait to see everyone participate and show their spirit all week long! 💙💛

Wrightwood Families & Supporters, Now is the time! For 20 years, Wrightwood has been a place where great things happen. Join us for Wrightwood Celebrates the Roaring 20’s—our 20th Anniversary Fundraiser. Enjoy great food, music, games, and come dressed in your best Roaring 20’s attire. This event is about our students and our future. We need your presence and your support. Invite others and help us continue the legacy. Purchase your tickets today: https://omella.com/e9xb3 All In, All Accountable—Every Day, Every Student, Every Standard. We look forward to celebrating with you. Dr. David A. Lewis

CICS Wrightwood PTA will host Ready, Tech, Go! on April 9, 2026 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at 8130 S California Ave. Families will learn how to support safe and responsible technology use at home through interactive discussions and resources. Registration is required. Contact Ruth Thomas at cicswrightwoodpta@gmail.com for more information. PTA is a nonprofit organization made up of families, educators and community leaders committed to supporting student success and family engagement.